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Mirandy and Brother Wind
Contributor(s): McKissack, Patricia (Author), Pinkney, Jerry (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0394887654 ISBN-13: 9780394887654
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 1988
Annotation: Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) "Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Dance
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american

Dewey: E

LCCN: 87000349

Age Level: 3-7

Grade Level: PreK-2

Lexile Measure: 690(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.35" H x 9.26" W x 11.31" L (0.91 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Review Citations: Booklist 02/01/1992 pg. 1037
Publishers Weekly 10/14/1988
School Library Journal 02/01/1989

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 5027
Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.

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